Stepsisters Meaning in English
word · lemma: stepsister
Definition
Daughters of your stepmother or stepfather, who are not biologically related to you, but are part of your family through your parent's remarriage.
Usage & Nuances
'Stepsisters' is always plural; singular is 'stepsister'. Used for females only, never for male 'stepbrother'. Common in stories ('Cinderella and her stepsisters'). Unlike 'half-sisters', 'stepsisters' share no biological parent.
Example Sentences
My stepsisters and I live in the same house.
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Cinderella had two mean stepsisters.
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I sometimes argue with my stepsisters, but we are still family.
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I get along better with my stepsisters now that we're older.
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My dad remarried and suddenly I had two new stepsisters.
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I'm planning a birthday surprise for both my stepsisters this year.
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